News | 13 February 2026

Magistrates fine two drivers who misused others’ Blue Badges

Two drivers who misused other people’s Blue Badges have been ordered to pay a total £2,056 by York Magistrates, following action by Council officers and by Veritau - who investigate fraud on behalf of City of York Council.

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An image of a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) placed on a car windscreen. The image supports Veritau's latest news post : Magistrates fine two drivers who misused others' Blue Badges

News | 2 December 2025

International Anti-Corruption Day 2025: Failure to Prevent Fraud now in force

This International Anti-Corruption Day, we’re drawing attention to the new Failure to Prevent Fraud offence which came into force across the UK on 1 September 2025.

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News | 10 November 2025

Could you spot where fraud is hiding?

For International Fraud Awareness week, we are raising awareness of workplace fraud and reminding everyone to remain vigilant and report anything that doesn’t seem right.

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An office setting with a desk, computer and plant. A chalk board with Veritau's campaign message highlighting workplace fraud. The Veritau logo.

News | 21 March 2025

FFCL releases Adult Social Care Fraud toolkit

Fighting Fraud and Corruption Locally (FFCL) has released a toolkit designed to support councils in their fight against adult social care fraud. Find out more here.

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Image of two people holding hands. The image is used on Veritau's blog post highlighting a new Adult Social Care Fraud Toolkit.

News | 12 June 2024

Councils and Veritau crackdown on Blue Badge abuse

Parking enforcement officers and fraud investigators at City of York Council, Middlesbrough Council and Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council worked together to crack down and help detect blue badge abuse on Friday 24 May as part of the National Blue Badge Day of Action.

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News | 3 November 2023

Council tax fraudster hit with court fine and costs

A Middlesbrough Council Tax fraudster has been hit hard in the pocket after stealing from the public purse for over six years.

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Man's Hand Examining Fraud Word On Financial Report Through Magnifying Glass

News | 12 June 2023

Councils and Veritau crackdown on Blue Badge abuse

On 26 May, as part of a National Blue Badge Day of Action, parking enforcement officers and fraud investigators from three of our member councils worked together to crackdown and help tackle the abuse of blue badges.

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News | 14 January 2021

Be alert to vaccine fraud

We’re supporting a campaign by the Government Counter Fraud Profession and NHS Counter Fraud Authority to combat so-called vaccine fraud. Covid-19 vaccination programmes have opened up new opportunities...

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News | 19 November 2020

Social care fraud

Social care fraud isn’t the type of crime that springs to mind when the word ‘fraud’ is mentioned, but it’s one of the fastest growing risks to the public purse.…

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News | 17 November 2020

Business rates fraud

What is business rates fraud? Business rates fraud is when businesses attempt to gain relief or exemptions from business rates that they’re not entitled to. It’s also known as non-domestic…

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News | 5 November 2020

Fraud team shortlisted for national award

We're pleased to announce that our counter fraud team has been shortlisted for a Tackling Economic Crime Award (TECA) for the second year in a row. Sponsored by Cifas...

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News | 21 October 2020

York man prosecuted for misusing family member’s blue badge

The York man was caught misusing a family member’s blue badge in the city centre earlier this year. An investigation into the misuse was conducted following...

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Image of hand placing parking ticket on car windscreen - Blue badge fraud prosecution York - Veritau